Tucked away at the far end of Newcastle's quayside, Bascules Bar and Bistro, once known as The Fog on the Tyne, overlooks the many boats and expensive houses and provides a peaceful setting for a good meal or chilled-out drink.

On average it is opened 900 times a year to let tall ships and cruise liners pass and although in bygone days, vessels would signal the bridge watchman to raise the two bascules carrying traffic, today 24 hours notice is required.

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